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A Divine Appointment
Commentators note that Jacob's arrival was not accidental. The Hebrew text implies he came to "the place," suggesting a divine appointment. Though he was a fugitive in a desperate situation, sleeping on a stone, he was exactly where God intended him to be for a life-changing revelation.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 28:1–22
18th Century
Theologian
קהל qâhāl — “congregation.”
מחלת māchălat — Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.”
לוּז l…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 28:1–22
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Genesis 28:11
17th Century
Pastor
And he lighted upon a certain place
Without any design to take up there, but as it were casually to him, though very…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 28:10–15
17th Century
Minister
Jacob's conduct until now, as recorded, was not that of one who simply feared and trusted in God. But now in trouble, obliged to flee, he looked on…